Hashing first started in December 1938 in the Federated Malay States (now Malaysia) by a group of British colonial soldiers and expatriates, who met on Monday evenings for a run patterned after the traditional British paper chase of "hares and hounds", and an evening of socializing.
The Abuja Hash House Harriers, famously described as a drinking club with a running problem, is one of about 40 active kennels in Nigeria. Founded on 15th November 1997 by expatriates from the Lagos Hash, it was led by a hasher known as Father Abraham.
Our trails are mostly hilly and bushy, offering a mix of challenge and fun for participants. Each run features walking and running trails set by volunteer hares, coordinated by the Hare Raiser. Over time, Abuja H3 has birthed five kennels and is nurturing two more.
Nearly three decades of adventure, community building, and unforgettable experiences
The current composition of Abuja H3 Mismanagement
Grand Master
Religious Adviser
Hare Raiser
On-Sec
Problematic Prick
Master of Music
Hash Cash
Haberdasher
Hash Flash
In the Hash, it is believed that there are no rules but there are traditions. However, certain basic incontrovertible rules exist:
Beyond regular trails, we spice things up with special themed adventures:
October is special - every Saturday features themed runs including Independence Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Treasure Hunt, and Birthday celebrations.
Last Saturday of every month celebrates all hashers born that month with additional beer, refreshments, and On-On After parties.
Green-themed run commemorating St. Patrick's feast day, usually around March 17th with hashers in traditional green outfits.
This is a pink-powered Run dedicated to supporting Breast Cancer awareness. During the run Hashers hit the trail in pink outfits which shows solidarity with those suffering from cancer and even survivors as well.
Annual September adventure exploring city waterfalls with 3-4km hikes, therapeutic waterfall showers, and relaxation.
The Halloween run is usually held on the last Saturday of October and was initiated by the expatriates who founded the Abuja H3 in 1997. Since then, Abuja H3 has carried on with the tradition, and continues to observe the Halloween run every year. Halloween is celebrated in many Countries on 31st October, and is recorded as the period in the Christian liturgical year, dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and all the faithful departed. In popular culture, Halloween has become a celebration of horror and is associated with the macabre and the supernatural.
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